We co-ordinate the response of the European healthcare industry to major disasters, working closely with the World Health Organisation and the Health Cluster and leading medical NGOs, to deliver lifesaving treatments immediately after a disaster, and filling gaps in supply during the recovery and reconstruction periods.

CO-ORDINATION

We are the sole co-ordinator of donated medical aid from the UK healthcare industry (and across many parts of Europe) to disasters. By donating through IHP, donors can safely and responsibly respond to disasters, knowing that we are committed to accepting and shipping only what is required, free of charge to the people who need it most.

IHP is a member of the DFID Rapid Response Fund.

3 STAGE RESPONSE

Stage 1 – Initial Response - in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, we respond by sending Emergency Medical Kits. These are in high demand in disaster settings due to their portability and wide range of essential medicines.

Stage 2 – Recovery - filling gaps in the supply chain. IHP sends bulk shipments of the most commonly used medicines to repair and boost the local supply chain.

Stage 3 – Reconstruction - rebuilding. IHP provides medical resources and expertise to help strengthen the capacity of the health system to better cope with disasters.

DISASTER RESPONSE FUND

Our Disaster Response Fund enhances the service that we provide, on behalf of the healthcare industry, to NGOs and the World Health Organisation in times of disaster. This fund is dedicated to enabling us to develop our disaster response capabilities. Specifically, it allows us to have a reserve of essential medicines always in stock, pre-position product closer to disaster zones, and fill any gaps in our supply with purchased product.